Take a trip down memory lane and revisit kitchens in which we watched lives unfold.

Growing up, each night we tuned in to catch another "eeeee" from Lucy, "turlet" from Archie, or "aaaay" from the Fonz. Like a member of their families, we were transported into their worlds through the heart of the home: the kitchen. Here's our list of kitchens (and TV families) we miss seeing on a weekly basis.

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The Brady Bunch

The Brady Bunch

Here's the story of a lovely lady. In their California ranch-style home (see photos), the Bradys had the quintessential 1970s open kitchen. The bright red-orange countertops and backsplash are ingrained in our memories, and unfortunately the '70s decor is still present in a few of our own homes.

I Love Lucy

I Love Lucy

Lucy Ricardo was definitely no Martha Stewart. But in her uptown Manhattan apartment, she had a sizable and well-equipped kitchen. Built for the modern cook, the '50s kitchen featured beautiful two-tone cabinetry and a dinette where she and Ethel spent more time scheming than cooking.

The Brady Bunch

Here's the story of a lovely lady. In their California ranch-style home (see photos), the Bradys had the quintessential 1970s open kitchen. The bright red-orange countertops and backsplash are ingrained in our memories, and unfortunately the '70s decor is still present in a few of our own homes.

I Love Lucy

Lucy Ricardo was definitely no Martha Stewart. But in her uptown Manhattan apartment, she had a sizable and well-equipped kitchen. Built for the modern cook, the '50s kitchen featured beautiful two-tone cabinetry and a dinette where she and Ethel spent more time scheming than cooking.

The Honeymooners

Ralph and Alice Cramden spent every episode arguing in their sparse, tiny 1950s Brooklyn kitchen. Alice was constantly plagued by Ralph's complaints about every meal she prepared, and, of course, he often threatened to send her "to the moon!" Though pretty dingy, their kitchen had some cheerful aspects, like their checkered tablecloth and the (now antique) basin sink with dual faucets for hot and cold.

Benson

Benson followed the trials and tribulations of a shrewd and often acerbic butler, Benson DuBois, who ran the household of bumbling governor Gene Gatling. Set in the gov's mansion, the upscale kitchen was beautifully decked out with a black-and-white checkered floor, stainless-steel appliances, and a farmhouse table — a real chef's kitchen.

Family Ties

The tight-knit Keaton family (who played Alex?) spent breakfast, lunch, and dinner in their country-style kitchen — one of the most popular designs of the 1980s. The Keaton kitchen was adorned with copper pots, floral wallpaper, wood accents, and a six-burner stove.

All in the Family

You can't forget the catchy theme song, which played over the opening images of the Bunkers' home in Queens, NY. Archie, Edith, Gloria, and Mike (a.k.a. Meathead) were modest working-class folk who lived in a simple home with a very functional kitchen for the housewives of the time. But most of the time we just saw Edith scurrying back and forth through the swinging kitchen door to bring Arch his beer. Those were the days!